Detective Sergeant Grant Carroll's approach is blunt, but it could prevent an assault.

Fatal crash north of Auckland has brought this morning's road death toll to three.

Ocean rescue still underway for man who fell overboard from commercial fishing vessel.

Four incidents of ships grounding or hitting rocks involved poor navigation.

The 50-year-old was charged with murder today in the Hutt Valley District Court.

Comment: 'What is a New Zealander' is a fair question to ask, says John Tamihere.

Stolen plates are usually used in petrol drive-offs, but there hasn't been an increase.

Man tried to slash woman with a knife before fleeing the scene.

The man was conscious and talking, a spokeswoman said.

Four new police recruits under investigation for serious misconduct have been stood down.

Police extremely concerned about behaviour of man who pulled knife on pharmacy staff.

Man who broke Wellington's famous Water Whirler says he was bored and showing off.

The teenager, who was believed to be wearing pyjamas, was found safe and well.

Man shot in the early hours of Sunday morning on Hanson Grove.

"When she lost her temper, she really lost it," her colleague said.

The ewe from the Mapiu district is believed to have never been shorn.

Man climbs Wellington's Water Whirler sculpture, bending it and eventually breaking it.

A woman said she heard "angry boys" saying they were going to come back and "deal to it".

Police were called to Hanson Gr at 2.30am after the man was shot from a passing vehicle.

The cyclist suffered moderate injuries in the incident and is recovering at home.

The planned fire was lit to burn off self-seeded pampas plants around the lake.

Restorative work done around the development could improve habitats for native animals.

The property has it all - a view, bush walks, waterfalls, and a whopping seven bedrooms.

The judge has extended an interim suppression order of the man's name.

The defendant will keep his name secret until his next appearance in February.

Traffic levels around the city were bulging early after several incidents.

Captain decided to continue cruise to Auckland Islands after the ship's grounding.

Paw prints inside fence were likely from a weasel.

The Post Primary Teachers Association has called for a 15 per cent pay rise.

Studies done on the Kaikōura earthquake could help forecast future quakes.